What best represents you (what symbolises who you are)
What best represents me is ....
I would bring in a leaf to school because believe in change. Change is like leaves changing color in the fall. In a way, I am a leaf. I am always going with the flow. A leaf blows with the wind, even if the wind isn’t going in the direction the leaf wants it to. A leaf is very easy going and has vibrant colors of personality, just like me. I think leaves represent people, each one is complex and different. A leaf can also symbolize life. You never know when bad things will happen, but when something happens, you just need to be strong and hold on, like a leaf holds onto its branch in a storm. Something I would bring in to school that represents me would be a tooth pick. I am a very neat person and very clean. My room is spot less and clean. I love to make my bed and organize my room. When ever I’m at school and the teachers say clean your lockers I get very happy! Also because I really enjoy baking. When your baking a cake, to make sure it is fully baked you take a tooth pick and put it through it an if it comes out clean it is fully baked. If it comes out with cake on the the tooth pick it is not fully cooked. Last but not least I love to paint my nails and I usually use a tooth pick to make designs. I would describe my personality very different and eye catching, my quote is “Why try to fit in when you were born to stand out!”
A winter's day
In a deep and dark
December
I am alone
Gazing from my window to the streets below
On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow
I am a rock
I am an island
I've built walls
A fortress deep and mighty
That none may penetrate
I have no need of friendship, friendship causes pain
It's laughter and it's loving I disdain
I am a rock
I am an island
Don't talk of love
But I've heard the words before
It's sleeping in my memory
I won't disturb the slumber of feelings that have died
If I never loved I never would have cried
I am a rock
I am an island
I have my books
And my poetry to protect me
I am shielded in my armor
Hiding in my room, safe within my womb
I touch no one and no one touches me
I am a rock
I am an island
And a rock feels no pain
And an island never cries
FANTASY
The structure of different types of fantasy texts Halloween
Reading
Creating your own fantasy world
Writing a poem
Performing a fantasy play
Language - Poetry Narrative prose ... Create an imaginary scene (In a cave, Castle, In Space, Enchanted Forest, Landscape on a far off planet) Describe in words what is happening in your picture..
Read the book "Dear Miss" by I think Amy Husband? The main boy tells exaggerated stories as he doesn't want to come back to school... my kids came up with one thing they did and exaggerated it... They loved it!
Image result for dear miss by amy husband planning
This wonderful book shows the letters between a teacher and pupil, Michael, and the reasons why he doesn’t want to come back to school after a holiday. The reasons for not returning get more and more fantastical. This book offers a great model for Yr7 & 8 pupils to write their own letters about why they can’t do something and to let their imaginations run riot. The book models simple and compound sentences well and frequently uses but as a conjunction. The book lends itself to story mapping and can easily be used for innovation.
Excerpt: Dear Michael,
We are looking forward to welcoming you back to school for the start of the new year. I hope you have had a really fun break and are ready to dive into lots of learning! This year your class will be working especially hard in math, history, geography, and English. I am sure that if you study carefully, you will find those spelling tests can be a fun challenge! Your new teacher is called Miss Brooks. She has all sorts of exciting plans for the new year. We look forward to seeing you on Monday. Yours sincerely,
Mr. N. T. Grindstone
Principal Dear Teacher,
I might be a bit late for the first day of school. The weirdest thing happened today. The head of the secret service turned up! They need me for a special secret mission to find a missing explorer. I did mention the math test, but he just said that the future of the country depends on me. I couldn’t say no. Sorry Miss Brooks. From,
Michael
What is an Expository Writing?
‘Expository’ is a synonym of ‘explanatory’. An expository essay or article, thus, is a piece of writing that explains or informs. It is meant to be based on fact and free of the writer’s prejudices. Opinion is often expressed, but only if it is backed by fact. For example, if someone asked you to write an essay on the causes of World War II, you would write about Germany’s losses in World War I, the Treaty of Versailles, the fall of the Weimar Republic and the rise of Hitler led Nazism. In other words, everything would be based on verifiable fact – an expository essay. The expository writing process is centered on four activities:
Generate a rough idea or hypothesis.
Find evidence to back up this idea.
Expound on the idea.
Present an argument to back up the idea.
Structurally, a piece of expository writing has the following components:
An introduction that introduces the central idea you’ll talk about in the essay or article.
The main body that presents evidence to back up the idea. This is the meat of the essay and should be at least 3-4 paragraphs long.
A conclusion that presents your idea again in the light of the evidence.
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Expository Writing - Term 3 Writing Assessment
WALT - use words and phrases that are appropriate to the topic, register, and purpose, including expressive, academic, and subject-specific vocabulary.
Expository (informative) writing communicates information to the reader to share knowledge or to convey messages, instructions, and ideas. It involves communicating information at various levels of understanding, such as describing information, explaining or interpreting information, clarifying a process, or evaluating information. Examples include writing reports or letters.
If you could make changes in your school lunch eating areas what would they be?
Most people like one particular animal more than others. What is your favorite animal? Why is it your favorite?
Everyone has days that they will always remember as being very special. Think about a special day that you have had. Write a report telling why it was so special.
Rules are important. What are the most important rules at your school and why are they important?
If you could choose any animal for a class pet, what would you choose and why?
Explain why it is important to learn to read.
If you could change places with another person for a whole day, who would you change places with and why would you choose that person?
We are learning all the time. Some of our learning takes place in school and some outside of school. Write about something you have learned recently and how it has affected you.
Think of the ideal job for you when you grow up. Now think of reasons why this would be a good job for you. Write a report to explain why this is your ideal job.
Think of a book that you have read and really enjoyed. Write a report explaining why you really enjoyed that book.
Imagine that time travel to the past was possible. Think of where and when you would like to go for a visit. Write a report telling where and when you would go in the past and explain why you choose to go there.
Your cousin is moving to your town. Write a letter explaining why your town is such a wonderful place to live.
Imagine that you had no TV, computer, or video games for one week. Think of some activities that you can do instead to keep you busy and out of trouble. Write a report to explain what you can do to keep occupied in a week of no TV, computer, or video games.
We all have a place where we can imagine or go where we want to be alone and relax. Think of your favorite place. Now write a report explaining why this place is your favorite.
Think about your favorite year of school. Explain why it was your favorite year.
Friends are important, but everyone has a different opinion of what makes a good friend. Explain what, in your opinion makes a good friend.
Some teachers are special. Explain why one particular teacher in your life was so special.
If your principal asked you to write your opinion about what needed to be changed in your school what would you write?
Due to trouble on the playground, the principal has sent home a letter stating there will no longer be an after-lunch play time. Write a letter to convince your principal to continue after-lunch play time. Before you start writing, think about the problem during lunch. Think about why students need play time. Think about the benefits for the teachers. Decide what students and teachers can do to correct the problem. Think about the results of keeping play time during school. Now write a letter to convince the principal to continue after-lunch playtime.
Your brother or sister is having a birthday. Your grandparents have asked for ideas for a present. Write a letter to your grandparents suggesting a gift your brother or sister might like. Before you start writing, think about what the gift could be. Think about why your younger brother or sister would like the gift. Think about how your grandparents can locate this gift. Now write a letter to your grandparents suggesting a birthday gift for your younger brother or sister. Its the end of the year. Your parents have asked for ideas for a present for your teacher. Write a letter to your parents suggest a gift your teacher might like and appreciate.
Night Zoo Keeper Design Zoo Gates then describe them. Try to extend your writing skills by using powerful describing words such as gigantic, towering, welcoming, inviting, sparkling, magnificent ... The struggle is real.
Every writer struggles at different stages. Some people agonize over where to begin. They stare at a blank page for days, wrestling with writer’s block. Many people give up before they’ve even started. One of the reasons that Storybird exists is to help people get past this very struggle. The artwork on Storybird is the magic that helps to unlock the words on the page, setting your story free. And many of you have done just that, creating wonderful stories bursting with creativity.
At the other end of the spectrum is the struggle that every writer will face at some time or another: How to finish the story.
Does this sound familiar? You come up with a great idea and the words pour out of you. You introduce your characters, you set the scene, your adventure begins… But after a few chapters, you hit a wall. Maybe you find you’ve gone off on a tangent and spent 1,000 words describing a scene that isn’t even relevant to the story you set out to tell. Maybe the great idea you had at the beginning just kind of fizzled out. Maybe you just got bored and decided to go hunt Pokemon instead. There are a hundred reasons why finishing a story is super, super hard. But as a writer there’s nothing better than the satisfaction of writing these two words: The end. https://edu.nightzookeeper.com/leagues/nzwrites A Challenge for writers in August!
English>Level 4>Speaking, Writing, Presenting>Processes and strategies
Integrate sources of information, processes, and strategies confidently to identify, form, and express ideas.read less Indicators
Seeks feedback and makes changes to texts to improve clarity, meaning, and effect
Uses an increasing understanding of the connections between oral, written, and visual language when creating texts
Is reflective about the production of own texts: monitors and self-evaluates progress, articulating learning with confidence
Creates a range of texts by integrating sources of information and processing strategies with increasing confidence
How to Write a Complaint Letter
Include your name, address, and home and work phone numbers.
Type your letter if possible. If it is handwritten, make sure it is neat and easy to read.
Make your letter brief and to the point. Include all important facts about your purchase, including the date and place where you made the purchase and any information you can give about the product or service such as serial or model numbers or specific type of service.
State exactly what you want done about the problem and how long you are willing to wait to get it resolved. Be reasonable.
Include all documents regarding your problem. Be sure to send COPIES, not originals.
Avoid writing an angry, sarcastic, or threatening letter. The person reading your letter probably was not responsible for your problem but may be very helpful in resolving it.
Keep a copy of the letter for your records.
Sample Complaint Letter
Name of Contact Person, if available
Title, if available
Company Name
Consumer Complaint Division, if you have no contact person
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear (Contact Person):
Re: (account number, if applicable)
On (date), I (bought, leased, rented, or had repaired) a (name of the product, with serial or model number or service performed) at (location and other important details of the transaction).
Unfortunately, your product (or service) has not performed well (or the service was inadequate) because (state the problem). I am disappointed because (explain the problem: for example, the product does not work properly, the service was not performed correctly, I was billed the wrong amount, something was not disclosed clearly or was misrepresented, etc.).
To resolve the problem, I would appreciate it if you could (state the specific action you want—money back, charge card credit, repair, exchange, etc.). Enclosed are copies of my records (include copies of receipts, guarantees, warranties, canceled checks, contracts, model and serial numbers, and any other documents).
I look forward to your reply and a resolution to my problem, and will wait until (set a time limit) before seeking help from a consumer protection agency or the Better Business Bureau. Please contact me at the above address or by phone at (home and/or office numbers with area code).
Sincerely,
Your name
Description:
Pip is an impulsive, feisty 13 year old who lives in a family of opinionated and eccentric people. While Pip's no stranger to an argument, she needs to learn how to harness her own passion and conviction! When she is given the task of doing an oral presentation, her mission is to get the near-inedible school canteen food improved, Jamie Oliver style. Through an engaging story, this Australian-made, primary program explores what makes good persuasive writing, including incorporating others' points of view into your rebuttals, not being rude, using humour, appealing to emotions, and the importance of research and evidence.
Thinking about Persuasive writing / Argumentative writing
a) Define the terms Persuasive and Argumentative using a dictionary or online resource.
b) Re-write the definition in a sentence using your own words and include an example of where or when this style of writing would be used.
c) What do you think are important things to consider when writing a well structured, interesting and entertaining argument? (e.g. facts supported with evidence)
2. A good, clean argument!
a) Working with a partner or in a small group, think of a topic or issue that you have a strong opinion on e. g. the summer uniform shirt should not need to be tucked in to the shorts, or, I am old enough for my very own mobile phone.
b) Take two minutes to prepare your argument as an oral presentation.
c) In turn present your argument to the class. At the completion of your presentation, allow class members to ask questions on the topic.
d) De-brief with the class the experience of presenting your argument. Was it an easy task? What made an argument interesting, entertaining and convincing?
e) Create a list of dos and don'ts for presenting an argument (e.g. do state the issue or topic first)
3. Finding examples of persuasive writing
a) Set about researching or brainstorming as many uses as you can for writing in the persuasive style.
b) Collect a sample of persuasive writing from a newspaper or other relevant source. Highlight the arguments (one colour) and the supporting evidence (another colour).
c) Share your research findings with a small group.
Supporting your argument with facts
a) When writing a persuasive piece it is important to have clear, concise and well researched information supporting the main points of the text. Working with a partner or in a small group, make a list of as many sources as possible where a writer could research factual information.
b) Report back to your class and make a class list of information sources.
c) It is vital that the facts a writer sources to support an argument are true. Study the list of information sources and re-write or number the sources from most reliable to least reliable. (Think about how you may check the reliability of your information, in particular the use of facts obtained from websites)
Good writing skills are essential for effective communication. Learning to write well takes time and practice. Be sure to leave yourself enough time for all of these steps. ===Essays===
Term 4
Creative Writing
What best represents you (what symbolises who you are)
What best represents me is ....
I would bring in a leaf to school because believe in change. Change is like leaves changing color in the fall. In a way, I am a leaf. I am always going with the flow. A leaf blows with the wind, even if the wind isn’t going in the direction the leaf wants it to. A leaf is very easy going and has vibrant colors of personality, just like me. I think leaves represent people, each one is complex and different. A leaf can also symbolize life. You never know when bad things will happen, but when something happens, you just need to be strong and hold on, like a leaf holds onto its branch in a storm.
Something I would bring in to school that represents me would be a tooth pick. I am a very neat person and very clean. My room is spot less and clean. I love to make my bed and organize my room. When ever I’m at school and the teachers say clean your lockers I get very happy! Also because I really enjoy baking. When your baking a cake, to make sure it is fully baked you take a tooth pick and put it through it an if it comes out clean it is fully baked. If it comes out with cake on the the tooth pick it is not fully cooked. Last but not least I love to paint my nails and I usually use a tooth pick to make designs. I would describe my personality very different and eye catching, my quote is “Why try to fit in when you were born to stand out!”
Simon and Garfunkel – I Am A Roc"I Am A Rock" as written by and Paul Simon....
A winter's dayIn a deep and dark
December
I am alone
Gazing from my window to the streets below
On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow
I am a rock
I am an island
I've built walls
A fortress deep and mighty
That none may penetrate
I have no need of friendship, friendship causes pain
It's laughter and it's loving I disdain
I am a rock
I am an island
Don't talk of love
But I've heard the words before
It's sleeping in my memory
I won't disturb the slumber of feelings that have died
If I never loved I never would have cried
I am a rock
I am an island
I have my books
And my poetry to protect me
I am shielded in my armor
Hiding in my room, safe within my womb
I touch no one and no one touches me
I am a rock
I am an island
And a rock feels no pain
And an island never cries
FANTASY
The structure of different types of fantasy texts
Halloween
Language - Poetry
Narrative prose ...
Create an imaginary scene (In a cave, Castle, In Space, Enchanted Forest, Landscape on a far off planet)
Describe in words what is happening in your picture..
Read the book "Dear Miss" by I think Amy Husband? The main boy tells exaggerated stories as he doesn't want to come back to school... my kids came up with one thing they did and exaggerated it... They loved it!
This wonderful book shows the letters between a teacher and pupil, Michael, and the reasons why he doesn’t want to come back to school after a holiday. The reasons for not returning get more and more fantastical.
This book offers a great model for Yr7 & 8 pupils to write their own letters about why they can’t do something and to let their imaginations run riot. The book models simple and compound sentences well and frequently uses but as a conjunction. The book lends itself to story mapping and can easily be used for innovation.
Excerpt:
Dear Michael,
We are looking forward to welcoming you back to school for the start of the new year. I hope you have had a really fun break and are ready to dive into lots of learning!
This year your class will be working especially hard in math, history, geography, and English. I am sure that if you study carefully, you will find those spelling tests can be a fun challenge!
Your new teacher is called Miss Brooks. She has all sorts of exciting plans for the new year. We look forward to seeing you on Monday.
Yours sincerely,
Mr. N. T. Grindstone
Principal
Dear Teacher,
I might be a bit late for the first day of school. The weirdest thing happened today. The head of the secret service turned up! They need me for a special secret mission to find a missing explorer. I did mention the math test, but he just said that the future of the country depends on me. I couldn’t say no. Sorry Miss Brooks.
From,
Michael
What is an Expository Writing?
‘Expository’ is a synonym of ‘explanatory’. An expository essay or article, thus, is a piece of writing that explains or informs. It is meant to be based on fact and free of the writer’s prejudices. Opinion is often expressed, but only if it is backed by fact. For example, if someone asked you to write an essay on the causes of World War II, you would write about Germany’s losses in World War I, the Treaty of Versailles, the fall of the Weimar Republic and the rise of Hitler led Nazism. In other words, everything would be based on verifiable fact – an expository essay.The expository writing process is centered on four activities:
Structurally, a piece of expository writing has the following components:
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Expository Writing - Term 3 Writing Assessment
WALT - use words and phrases that are appropriate to the topic, register, and purpose, including expressive, academic, and subject-specific vocabulary.
Expository (informative) writing communicates information to the reader to share knowledge or to convey messages, instructions, and ideas. It involves communicating information at various levels of understanding, such as describing information, explaining or interpreting information, clarifying a process, or evaluating information. Examples include writing reports or letters.
If you could make changes in your school lunch eating areas what would they be?
Most people like one particular animal more than others. What is your favorite animal? Why is it your favorite?
Everyone has days that they will always remember as being very special. Think about a special day that you have had. Write a report telling why it was so special.
Rules are important. What are the most important rules at your school and why are they important?
If you could choose any animal for a class pet, what would you choose and why?
Explain why it is important to learn to read.
If you could change places with another person for a whole day, who would you change places with and why would you choose that person?
We are learning all the time. Some of our learning takes place in school and some outside of school. Write about something you have learned recently and how it has affected you.
Think of the ideal job for you when you grow up. Now think of reasons why this would be a good job for you. Write a report to explain why this is your ideal job.
Think of a book that you have read and really enjoyed. Write a report explaining why you really enjoyed that book.
Imagine that time travel to the past was possible. Think of where and when you would like to go for a visit. Write a report telling where and when you would go in the past and explain why you choose to go there.
Your cousin is moving to your town. Write a letter explaining why your town is such a wonderful place to live.
Imagine that you had no TV, computer, or video games for one week. Think of some activities that you can do instead to keep you busy and out of trouble. Write a report to explain what you can do to keep occupied in a week of no TV, computer, or video games.
We all have a place where we can imagine or go where we want to be alone and relax. Think of your favorite place. Now write a report explaining why this place is your favorite.
Think about your favorite year of school. Explain why it was your favorite year.
Friends are important, but everyone has a different opinion of what makes a good friend. Explain what, in your opinion makes a good friend.
Some teachers are special. Explain why one particular teacher in your life was so special.
If your principal asked you to write your opinion about what needed to be changed in your school what would you write?
Due to trouble on the playground, the principal has sent home a letter stating there will no longer be an after-lunch play time. Write a letter to convince your principal to continue after-lunch play time. Before you start writing, think about the problem during lunch. Think about why students need play time. Think about the benefits for the teachers. Decide what students and teachers can do to correct the problem. Think about the results of keeping play time during school. Now write a letter to convince the principal to continue after-lunch playtime.
Your brother or sister is having a birthday. Your grandparents have asked for ideas for a present. Write a letter to your grandparents suggesting a gift your brother or sister might like. Before you start writing, think about what the gift could be. Think about why your younger brother or sister would like the gift. Think about how your grandparents can locate this gift. Now write a letter to your grandparents suggesting a birthday gift for your younger brother or sister.
Its the end of the year. Your parents have asked for ideas for a present for your teacher. Write a letter to your parents suggest a gift your teacher might like and appreciate.
Night Zoo Keeper
The struggle is real.
Every writer struggles at different stages. Some people agonize over where to begin. They stare at a blank page for days, wrestling with writer’s block. Many people give up before they’ve even started. One of the reasons that Storybird exists is to help people get past this very struggle. The artwork on Storybird is the magic that helps to unlock the words on the page, setting your story free. And many of you have done just that, creating wonderful stories bursting with creativity.
At the other end of the spectrum is the struggle that every writer will face at some time or another: How to finish the story.
Does this sound familiar? You come up with a great idea and the words pour out of you. You introduce your characters, you set the scene, your adventure begins… But after a few chapters, you hit a wall. Maybe you find you’ve gone off on a tangent and spent 1,000 words describing a scene that isn’t even relevant to the story you set out to tell. Maybe the great idea you had at the beginning just kind of fizzled out. Maybe you just got bored and decided to go hunt Pokemon instead. There are a hundred reasons why finishing a story is super, super hard. But as a writer there’s nothing better than the satisfaction of writing these two words: The end.
https://edu.nightzookeeper.com/leagues/nzwrites
A Challenge for writers in August!
Try this story creator tool ...
https://www.eduplace.com/tales/
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/Printing_Press/
Narrative
http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-narrative-writing-definition-types-characteristics-examples.html
English> Level 4> Speaking, Writing, Presenting> Processes and strategies
Integrate sources of information, processes, and strategies confidently to identify, form, and express ideas.read less
Indicators
How to Write a Complaint Letter
Sample Complaint Letter
Title, if available
Company Name
Consumer Complaint Division, if you have no contact person
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Description:
Pip is an impulsive, feisty 13 year old who lives in a family of opinionated and eccentric people. While Pip's no stranger to an argument, she needs to learn how to harness her own passion and conviction! When she is given the task of doing an oral presentation, her mission is to get the near-inedible school canteen food improved, Jamie Oliver style. Through an engaging story, this Australian-made, primary program explores what makes good persuasive writing, including incorporating others' points of view into your rebuttals, not being rude, using humour, appealing to emotions, and the importance of research and evidence.
https://clickv.ie/w/x-Le
- Thinking about Persuasive writing / Argumentative writing
a) Define the terms Persuasive and Argumentative using a dictionary or online resource.b) Re-write the definition in a sentence using your own words and include an example of where or when this style of writing would be used.
c) What do you think are important things to consider when writing a well structured, interesting and entertaining argument? (e.g. facts supported with evidence)
- 2. A good, clean argument!
a) Working with a partner or in a small group, think of a topic or issue that you have a strong opinion on e. g. the summer uniform shirt should not need to be tucked in to the shorts, or, I am old enough for my very own mobile phone.b) Take two minutes to prepare your argument as an oral presentation.
c) In turn present your argument to the class. At the completion of your presentation, allow class members to ask questions on the topic.
d) De-brief with the class the experience of presenting your argument. Was it an easy task? What made an argument interesting, entertaining and convincing?
e) Create a list of dos and don'ts for presenting an argument (e.g. do state the issue or topic first)
- 3. Finding examples of persuasive writing
a) Set about researching or brainstorming as many uses as you can for writing in the persuasive style.b) Collect a sample of persuasive writing from a newspaper or other relevant source. Highlight the arguments (one colour) and the supporting evidence (another colour).
c) Share your research findings with a small group.
- Supporting your argument with facts
a) When writing a persuasive piece it is important to have clear, concise and well researched information supporting the main points of the text. Working with a partner or in a small group, make a list of as many sources as possible where a writer could research factual information.b) Report back to your class and make a class list of information sources.
c) It is vital that the facts a writer sources to support an argument are true. Study the list of information sources and re-write or number the sources from most reliable to least reliable. (Think about how you may check the reliability of your information, in particular the use of facts obtained from websites)
Internet Resources:
http://storybird.com/
Personal Experience Writing
Identify the features of personal writing
Plan a piece of personal writing
Draft a piece of personal writing
Edit a piece of personal writing
Publish a piece of personal writing
Animate a scene from our personal writing
WALT use adjectives to make a simple boring piece of writing into an interesting and descriptive paragraph...
What is personal experience writing?
How is it different from report and argument writing
How can we make things more descriptive:
"I went to the shop and bought a pie"
Challenge to make this sentence into a descriptive paragraph.
Use Telescopic Text
Writing Skills
====Subjects====
Skills
Reference Sources
In the Spotlight
TimelinesGood writing skills are essential for effective communication. Learning to write well takes time and practice. Be sure to leave yourself enough time for all of these steps.
===Essays===
Writing Different Types of Essays
How to Write a Biography »
How to Write a Book Report
- Upper Elementary School Level
- Middle and High School Level
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